I am, admittedly, a stuff snob. When our first child was born, my husband and I, perhaps rudely, rejected plastic toys with mechanical parts, songs and glitter. We opted for beautiful wooden objects, books and sentimental blankets and stuffed animals that we saved from our own childhoods. Suffice it to say that in the years […]
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Phew! We’ve done it folks. Another Vermont summer is in the books. The weather is just a little bit cooler these days, and the trees are starting to get some kisses of color on their branches. Reminding me, not only of how lucky we are to be living here, but also how lucky we are
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If you ever begin to fear that random acts of kindness or joyful interactions with strangers have become a thing of the past, then I have a recommendation: Set up a lemonade stand. This simple and timeless ritual inspires the very best of humanity. We set up a stand on Sunday, in the gap we
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Need some help feeding the kids this summer? Kids can eat breakfast and lunch for free every week day, all over the county through August. No need to register. Just show up. Open to anyone 18 years old and younger. Here’s the full list: *Note: The listing for Platt Memorial Library in Shoreham is incorrect
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Can we all agree that summer planning is difficult? Seriously, we could spend hours ranting about how fast camps fill up, how varied registration periods are and how 9:00am – 3:00pm is not technically a full day. But you already know that! What you need to know is what camps are out there and you need a tool that makes planning easier. That’s
MiniBury’s Summer Camp Guide is here! Read More »
The sweet, busy times of summer are ending soon ? and whether you’re a veteran back to school family or sending your child off to school for the very first time, now is the time to start prepping the kids and yourself! As with any transition, back to school time can be both exciting as well as a bit stressful
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Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival announces Family Friendly lineup: press release — MNFF 2016 Family Friendly Trailer from Middlebury New Filmmakers Fest on Vimeo. The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival is pleased to share its family friendly lineup for the 2016 Festival this August 25th through 28th. From a short animation about zombies who just want a cup of
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By now you’ve seen fields of delightful yellow wild flowers, swaying gently in the breeze along roadsides and other unmaintained areas. While beautiful, these innocent looking flowers pack a dangerous punch if you or your kids come into direct contact with them. Wild parsnip, or “poison parsnip,” has yellow flowers that appear similar to Queen Anne’s Lace
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It’s August 1st which means one of two things- the kids are going back to school in a few weeks and it’s the start of World Breastfeeding Month! WAHOO!We often get asked, “So, what’s going on with breastfeeding in Vermont anyway?” Well, the most recent data collected is from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
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